Affordability and liveability in our cities

Thursday 29 June 2017

More than 130 delegates convened in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday 29 June 2017 for the national conference - Affordability and liveability in our cities. This page can be used to access conference presentations, audio and videos from the event.

Conference proceedings

Conference overview

Almost two thirds of Australians live in our capital cities and that percentage is projected to grow considerably over the next 40 years. Affordability continues to be a significant issue at all stages of the housing continuum, from those living in social housing, through to private renters, and home owners. Outside the capitals, there are new and growing cities in all states and territories that are also facing affordability and liveability challenges associated with that growth. Our next AHURI conference, to be held in Melbourne - Australia’s fastest growing city - on Thu 29 June, will focus on the affordability, economic productivity and liveability challenges associated with our growing cities.

Key topics to be covered at the conference include:

What are the Federal Government’s cities policies and what is the role of affordable housing within these policies?

How is Victoria going to improve social and affordable housing in its cities given it is one of the top three priorities in the new 30 year state-wide Infrastructure strategy?

How can housing policies unlock economic growth in our cities? Hear the latest AHURI evidence from the soon to be completed Inquiry into housing polices, labour force participation and economic growth.

What is a City Deal? An overview of the UK City Deals and in-depth analysis of the new Australian model currently being developed in a number of regional cities.

As our cities continue to grow, how do we ensure they remain liveable?

Who should attend?

This is a national conversation, and we encourage policy-makers and practitioners from across Australia to join us, including:

Federal and state/territory government policy-makers from the housing, social policy, planning, infrastructure, finance and human service sectors

Treasurer Pallas led the development of Victoria’s recently released the Homes for Victorians housing strategy and the State’s new 30 year state-wide infrastructure strategy has included social and affordable housing as one of its top three priorities.

Minister Taylors’ portfolios stretch across the whole of government to improve city liveability and tackle long standing issues of traffic congestion, housing affordability and the need to create jobs closer to where people live. He has a focus on regional cities and outer suburban cities.

What is a City Deal? An overview of the UK City Deals and in-depth analysis of the new Australian model currently being developed in a number of regional cities, and the role of affordable housing within these deals.

FacilitatorMeredith Sussex AM, Board Director, AHURI Limited

Presenters/PanelistsProfessor Duncan Maclennan, Visiting Professorial Fellow associated with City Futures Research Centre, University of New South WalesOliver Richards, Assistant Secretary - Cities Economics Branch, Department of Prime Minister and CabinetLindy Deitz, General Manager, Campbelltown City CouncilDavid Waldren, Head of Planning, Design and Development, GroconDr Tim Williams, Chief Executive Officer, The Committee for Sydney

Presentations followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A

2:30pm

Afternoon tea

2:55pm

Liveability in our cities

As our cities continue to grow, how can we ensure they not only remain productive but also liveable?

Event times

Directions to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

MCEC is located on the banks of the iconic Yarra River in South Wharf. The Convention Centre is easily, accessed via Convention Centre Place or a short walk down the Exhibition Centre Concourse from the Clarendon Street entrance.

Public transport

TramCatch any of the following trams and get off at the stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC:Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda

Alternatively catch tram number 48 or 70 and get off at the Flinders Street stop. Then take a short walk towards the Yarra River, across the Seafarers Bridge.

TrainTake any train that goes to Southern Cross Station. Get off at Southern Cross Station and catch tram number 96, 109 or 12 as above. For further train timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website here.

Bus route 237 operates from Queen Victoria Market, via Southern Cross Station to Lorimer Street South Wharf from Monday to Friday. Lormier Street is approximately a five minute walk to MCEC. There is also a coach pick up/drop off point at Bay 1, Convention Centre Place (closest to DFO South Wharf).

TaxiAsk the taxi driver to drop you off at Convention Centre Place, next to the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf and DFO South Wharf.

The details

Date: Thursday, 29 June 2017

Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Registration

$375 including GST (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)

Registration terms and conditions

Payment is due at least 7 days prior to the conference. If you nominate to pay via bank transfer and payment is not received by the conference date, you will not gain admittance.Refund amounts and deadlines for cancellation of registration are stipulated below. Transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name and details (including email, position title, work mobile, work address and dietary requirements) of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing via email.If you register and then find you are unable to attend the event, please email us prior to the event day. Non-attendance: No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the event. If your payment is outstanding at the time of the event and you do not show up to the event, you will still be required to pay the registration fee.

Refund policy

$300 if cancelled by 26 May 2017$220 if cancelled by 26 June 2017$0 if cancelled after 26 June 2017